Ciudad Cortés Facts
| Area | 188.4 km² |
| Population | 9,129 |
| Male Population | 4,582 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 4,547 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +269.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +40.7% |
| Median Age | 28.1 years (Male: 27.7, Female: 28.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $9,556 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Barrio Lourdes, Barrio Ojo de Agua, Barrio Jeannette Pacheco |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 8.95988, -83.52381 |
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Ciudad Cortés Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,474 | 4,525 | 6,486 | 9,235 | 9,129 | 9,159 | 9,283 |
| Population Density | 13.1 / km² | 24 / km² | 34.4 / km² | 49 / km² | 48.5 / km² | 48.6 / km² | 49.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCiudad Cortés Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 40.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Cortés | +269% | +101.7% | +40.7% |
| Puntarenas Province | — | — | — |
| Costa Rica | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ciudad Cortés Median Age
Median Age: 28.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Cortés | 28.1 yrs | 28.5 yrs | 27.7 yrs |
| Puntarenas Province | 26.9 yrs | 27 yrs | 26.7 yrs |
| Costa Rica | 28.5 yrs | 29.2 yrs | 27.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ciudad Cortés Population Density
Population Density: 48.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Cortés | 9,129 | 188.4 km² | 48.5 / km² |
| Puntarenas Province | 458,247 | 11,270.6 km² | 40.7 / km² |
| Costa Rica | 4.8 million | 51,352.9 km² | 93.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ciudad Cortés Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Ciudad Cortés
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Ciudad Cortés Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,620 | $6,072 | $8,640 | $8,015 | $7,109 | $6,382 | $7,797 | $9,556 |
| Total GDP | $16.2M | $18.8M | $27.8M | $28.4M | $27.4M | $25.9M | $32.1M | $39.2M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Ciudad Cortés CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Cortés | 20,056 tn | 2.2 tn | 106.5 tons/km² |
| Puntarenas Province | 1,119,712 tn | 2.44 tn | 99.3 tons/km² |
| Costa Rica | 12,018,133 tn | 2.51 tn | 234 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Ciudad Cortés CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 20,056 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.2 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 106.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (10) |
| Landslide | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/31/19 | 1:09 PM | 4.9 | 27.7 km | 12,920 m | 27km W of Ciudad Cortes, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 12/23/18 | 9:55 AM | 4.1 | 31.6 km | 20,090 m | 26km WNW of Golfito, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/18 | 9:20 AM | 5.4 | 39.6 km | 10,000 m | 13km NW of Golfito, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/18 | 7:27 AM | 4.3 | 33.3 km | 10,000 m | 19km NW of Golfito, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 9/14/18 | 1:36 AM | 4.5 | 41.9 km | 19,120 m | 11km WNW of Golfito, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/18 | 10:28 AM | 4.6 | 46.5 km | 10,000 m | 7km WNW of Golfito, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 8/17/18 | 11:49 PM | 4.6 | 48 km | 17,720 m | 16km W of San Vito, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 8/17/18 | 11:22 PM | 6.1 | 45.5 km | 15,000 m | 15km N of Golfito, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/18 | 1:24 AM | 4.1 | 33.5 km | 25,170 m | 26km W of Golfito, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/18 | 1:02 AM | 4.7 | 42.1 km | 6,620 m | 17km W of Golfito, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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